Assistant To The Chief Elected Officer (San Jose)

Assistant To The Chief Elected Officer

SEIU Local 521 was founded in 2007 when 5 local unions came together in the Bay Area, Central Coast and Central Valley to form one larger, more powerful union. Together our members are building a true 21st century union fighting to empower and improve the lives of our members. We represent over 50,000 public service workers in cities, counties, courts, schools, private non-profits, special districts, and public health care.

Our mission is to provide our members with a voice in the workplace, in their union and in the larger community. Through our actions, we intend to create a more just and humane society. We are committed to protecting and improving the lives of workers and their families. We will work to improve and protect the services we provide to our communities. We believe that by working together as a united front, we can win better contracts and build industry power in our region.

The Assistant to the CEO is a trusted, high-level partner who plays a vital role in supporting the CEO of SEIU Local 521. This role ensures the CEO's time, energy, and focus are aligned with the union's most critical campaigns, relationships, and leadership priorities. It's a dynamic role designed for someone who understands (or is eager to learn) the flow of power, political relationships, and strategic priorities inside a large, complex union. This person keeps the CEO focused on what matters most, ensures they're prepared and supported in high-stakes spaces, and builds strong working relationships with the assistants and staffers of other movement leaders. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, politically curious, and highly attuned to the rhythms and realities of executive leadership in the labor movement. The ideal candidate is flexible, politically astute, and able to travel across the Local's regions. They understand the power dynamics within labor, can assess urgency versus importance, and are committed to keeping the CEO organized, aligned, and effective.

Responsibilities

Executive Flow & Priority Management

• Help the CEO stay aligned with top-level strategic goals, campaigns, and governance responsibilities.
• Track and remind the CEO of key commitments, deadlines, and deliverables, keeping major initiatives moving forward.
• Learn and internalize the CEO's leadership style to anticipate needs and flag potential gaps or conflicts early.
• Track and remind the CEO of important approvals (i.e. invoices, contractors, lost time)

Meeting Presence & Political Relationship Support

Scheduling & Travel Coordination (with strategic lens)

Project & Communication Support

Minimum Qualifications

Additional Requirements

Must possess a valid California driver's license; must pass a DMV check and have a good driving record; must have auto insurance that covers business driving (minimum of $100,000 per person / $300,000 per incident bodily injury liability / $100,000 property coverage); and must possess an automobile for business use.

Compensation And Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience. SEIU Local 521 employees enjoy top notch benefits including fully employer-paid family health, dental and vision insurance; a generous leave package; fully employer-paid defined benefit pension plan; 401(K); flexible savings accounts for annual health and childcare expenses; and other benefits outlined in the policies of SEIU 521.

This position is open until filled; however, the posting / acceptance of applications may close at any time.

Local 521 is an affirmative action employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability. Local 521 works to ensure fair treatment of applicants and employees and actively enforces policies against discrimination and sexual harassment.